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Part family drama, part contemporary thriller, Rule of Threes is a
middle grade story about what happens when "perfect" is out of your
control. Â An interior design enthusiast, twelve-year-old
Maggie Owens is accustomed to living her life according to her own
precise plans. But when she learns about Tony, a mysterious
half-brother her own age who needs a place to stay, any semblance
of a plan is shattered. Tony's mom struggles with an addiction to
opioids, and now she's called upon Maggie's dad—who is also
Tony's dad—to take him in. On top of everything, Maggie must also
come to terms with the Alzheimer’s afflicting her beloved
grandmother.  While Maggie can strive for—and even succeed
in—a picture perfect design, when it comes to family, there is no
such thing as perfection. To work through the sudden struggles
rocking her world, Maggie must learn the importance of having an
open heart.   •   A
heart-wrenching, authentic, and darkly funny coming-of-age story
•   Addresses hard-hitting topics—such as
divorce and substance abuse—with care and honesty
•   From Marcy Campbell, author of Adrian
Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse  Merci Suárez Changes Gears
meets The Thing About Jellyfish in this compulsively readable
novel.  •   Perfect for ages 10 and up
•   Appeals to those interested in stories
about friendship and non-traditional families • Â
 Great for readers who love a bold and self-aware protagonist
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Something Good (Hardcover)
Marcy Campbell; Illustrated by Corinna Luyken
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R431
R366
Discovery Miles 3 660
Save R65 (15%)
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This kind of thing won't be tolerated at our school, the principal
declares the day the "Bad-Something" is discovered written on a
wall. The incident makes the kids nervous, giggly and curious at
first, but then they're worried, confused, sad or angry. Everyone
is suspicious. Who did it, and why? They miss the days before the
bad-something appears, because everything -- and everyone -- feels
different now, including parents and teachers. It takes a lot of
talking, listening, looking and learning together to find a way
through. Culminated in a creative group mural project, the story
acknowledges that while the scars of such incidents remain, it is
possible to teach tolerance and feel true community once again.
Illustrated by bestselling and acclaimed artist Corinna Luyken,
here is a brave book about the power of words that tackles one of
the most difficult topics for elementary school-aged children --
hate speech -- in a direct, realistic and empathetic manner. NOTE:
The "bad-something" is never shown or revealed in the text or art.
Further resources are included in an author's note at the end.
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